Description
Vanilla Cream Tarts with Fresh Raspberries are the perfect balance of elegance and flavor, making them a delightful addition to any occasion. These tarts feature a buttery, crunchy shell filled with rich vanilla pastry cream and topped with vibrant, fresh raspberries. Ideal for tea parties, romantic dinners, or festive gatherings, they not only impress the eyes but also tantalize the taste buds. With their smooth creaminess contrasted by the tartness of raspberries, these treats are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Plus, they can be made ahead of time for effortless entertaining!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold & cubed)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks (for pastry cream)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Apricot or raspberry jam (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare Tart Shells: Mix flour and powdered sugar; add butter and blend until crumbly. Stir in egg yolk and vanilla; add ice water until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake Tart Shells: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to about ⅛ inch thick; cut circles and press into tartlet pans. Prick bottoms and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden. Cool.
- Make Pastry Cream: Heat milk until warm. Whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch; combine with warm milk slowly. Cook until thickened; stir in vanilla extract and butter.
- Assemble Tarts: Fill cooled shells with pastry cream; top with raspberries and brush with melted jam.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg